Israel’s Ultimatum:
Israel has declared it will not proceed to the next phase of the Gaza peace plan until Hamas returns the remains of all 28 Israeli captives. This includes those believed to be buried under rubble.
Hamas Response:
Hamas has returned the remains of two captives but stated it needs specialized equipment and assistance to locate others still missing.
Military Posture:
Israel’s Defense Minister has instructed the military to prepare a “comprehensive plan” to defeat Hamas if the ceasefire collapses.
UN Accusations:
A UN agency has accused Israeli forces of continuing to kill civilians in areas where troops were supposed to have redeployed under the ceasefire terms.
(Source – Al Jazeera)
—Agencies
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